Longtime Drake University supporter and local philanthropist Suzie Glazer Burt has made a historic $5 million gift to the Drake University women’s basketball program. Under coach Jennie Baranczyk the Bulldogs have won three straight Missouri Valley Conference titles and played in three straight NCAA … [Read more...]
Hockenson and Fant make history at NFL Draft
Iowa's T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant made history by becoming the first tight end duo from the same school to be selected in the NFL Draft. Hockenson was taken by the Detroit Lions with the eighth pick while Fant was selected by the Denver Broncos with the 20th pick. "That's awesome. Noah is a … [Read more...]
Jenkins homer lifts Iowa in extra innings
In a 12-inning, four hour and 17 minute game, the University of Iowa baseball team walked off Milwaukee, 5-4, via a Justin Jenkins walk-off solo home run on Tuesday night at Duane Banks field. It was Iowa's 13th comeback win and fourth walk-off win of the season to move Iowa to 24-15. "The … [Read more...]
Hall of Fame track and field coach dies
Iowa volunteer assistant track and field coach coach John Raffensperger died Monday at his home in Iowa City. The man known to many as “Raff” is regarded as one of the greatest high school track and field coaches in the state of Iowa. As head coach of Iowa City High School, he became the first … [Read more...]
Drake gets physical to decide quarterback race
Drake football coach Todd Stepsis has taken a non traditional approach in his search for a new starting quarterback. Senior Alex Berg, junior Ben Nienhuis and sophomore Hunter Wendling are competing to replace Grant Kraemer under center and the coaches have allowed the quarterbacks to be tackled … [Read more...]
Iowa and New Orleans divide twinbill
The Iowa Cubs (8-5) and the New Orleans Baby Cakes (6-7) split a twin bill Wednesday at Shrine on Airline. The Baby Cakes shut out the I-Cubs 5-0 in Game 1, before the I-Cubs responded with a 7-4 Game 2 victory In the opener the two teams collected just six hits between them. New Orleans took the … [Read more...]
Young corners step up at Iowa State
Datrone Young and Anthony Johnson are entering their sophomore seasons but they will be the leaders of a group of corners at Iowa State that are young. ISU must replace Brian Peavy and D'Andre Payne off of last year's team that finished 8-5. "They lead by example", said Cyclone assistant coach … [Read more...]
Iowa’s Joe Weiskamp to test NBA Draft
Iowa freshman guard Joe Wieskamp announced Thursday that he has submitted paperwork for entry into the 2019 NBA Draft in order to test the process. Wieskamp plans to go through the process without an agent. Student-athletes wishing to return to school can do so by withdrawing from the draft by … [Read more...]
Iowa baseball visits Bradley
The Iowa Hawkeye baseball team looks to make some noise on the road this week beginning with Wednesday night's game at Bradley. The Hawkeyes are 11-3 at home this season but just 5-8 on the road. They will be at Purdue this weekend in Big Ten play. "That's the message that was relayed to the … [Read more...]
Iowa Cubs set for home opener
The Iowa Cubs open the home season this evening against New Orleans after a successful road trip to Nashville. The Cubs (4-1) rallied for three runs with two outs in the seventh inning to snag a 6-5 victory over the Sounds (1-4), Monday at First Tennessee Park. Iowa is 4-1 to start the season for … [Read more...]